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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.48, 12,809.52 and 5,741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.48, 12,809.52 and 5,741.68 is: 7,925.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.48 : 12,809.52 = 5,741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.48/12,809.52 = 5,741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.48x = 12,809.52 × 5,741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.48x = 73,548,164.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,548,164.79/9,280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,925.04

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